INSTALLATION TECHNICIAN

Work Africa; East London; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural services company in East London is seeking an Installation Technician to install, commission, and maintain hydroponic systems and greenhouse structures. The ideal candidate will have a valid Driver’s License, electrical and plumbing knowledge, and the ability to diagnose and solve problems. This role requires frequent travel and working on-site at various client locations. A competitive salary is offered depending on experience, including a company phone and travel expenses.

Benefits

Company phone

Vehicle for business purposes

Corporate clothing

Travel expenses covered

Qualifications

• Ability to work outdoors and at heights.
• Experience with industrial automation systems is beneficial.
• Experience in commercial farming operations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain hydroponic systems and greenhouse structures.
• Commission and troubleshoot equipment at client locations.
• Assist customers with programming and DIY repairs.

Skills

Valid Driver’s License (Code 08)

Basic electrical knowledge

Basic plumbing knowledge

Ability to diagnose problems

Good communication skills

Ability to work with power equipment

Ability to install greenhouse automation

Service and calibrate equipment

In-house fabrication skills

Job description

INSTALLATION TECHNICIAN/EAST LONDON

The Installation Technician will be responsible for the installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance of hydroponic systems, greenhouse structures, and agricultural automation equipment. This role requires the willingness to work on-site at various client locations, as well as the ability to travel and be away from home fairly frequently. This position will be required to start in January 2026.

REQUIREMENTS

• Valid Driver’s License (Code 08 – not negotiable)


• Basic electrical and plumbing knowledge essential.


• Ability to work with tools, power equipment, and technical instruments.


• Ability to diagnose problems and implement solutions.


• Physically fit and able to work at heights and in outdoor conditions.


• Good communication and customer service skills.


• Ability to install and commission greenhouse process computers; fertiliser dosing systems – both plumbing and control – and similar greenhouse structures.


• Ability to install and commission greenhouse automation – motor/gearboxes, fans and similar electrically operated devices.


• Ability to install and commission irrigation controllers.


• Service and calibrate equipment like tools and machines.


• Ideally, must have electronics skills (RS485 networks and controllers like gate motors or irrigation computers) and some experience with industrial automation and/or irrigation systems.


• In‑house fabrication (welding, fitting) of equipment like steel pump stands, frames and pump units.


• Onsite or remote troubleshooting of equipment malfunctions, assisting customers with DIY repairs, sometimes after hours.


• Assisting customers with programming of controllers.

Preferred Skills & Experience (Advantageous)

• Experience with greenhouse automation systems (motors, controllers, sensors); fertigation systems and nutrient dosing equipment; knowledge of irrigation design principles; technical certification in electrical, mechanical, or agricultural engineering; experience in commercial farming operations.

Salary –

Market related depending on experience + company phone, vehicle for business purposes, corporate clothing and all travel expenses.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Online applications will receive preference, alternatively e‑mail CV to [e-mail], ensure you use INSTALLTECH as a reference in the subject field. Please deem your application as unsuccessful if you receive no feedback after 4 weeks.